German Inheritance Law – US-based German lawyer
If you have inherited property, a bank account or a share of an estate in Germany, you are dealing with a legal system that works nothing like probate at home — in a language and a time zone that are not yours.
I am a German-qualified attorney (Rechtsanwältin) based in Denver. Our practice covers German succession law, cross-border estate planning, German inheritance and gift tax, and the sale of German property from abroad. We act for heirs, beneficiaries, executors and families on both sides of the Atlantic — and we do the German part so that you do not have to.
How we work
Your German Inheritance In Three Steps
Most of our clients have never dealt with a German court, bank or tax office. You don’t have to. We take you from the first letter from Germany to the moment your share arrives in the U.S. – without a trip to Germany.
Step 1
Free 15-Minute Call
Video or phone · No obligation
Tell us what you have inherited and what you have received from Germany so far. We explain the next steps and whether we are the right fit for your case.
Step 2
Review & Strategy
Clear answers before you commit
We review the will, the letters from the probate court and the assets, and tell you what applies to you: certificate of inheritance (Erbschein), compulsory share (Pflichtteil), inheritance tax – and what it will cost.
Step 3
We Handle Germany For You
Court · Banks · Tax office · Property
We deal with the probate court, banks, the tax office and, where needed, the land registry – in German, on German deadlines – and make sure your share reaches you in the U.S.
Video consultations across the U.S. · English or German
Why Choose Us
Specialized in German Inheritance Law
Meet the Attorney
Nicola S. Casper-Hoesl is a German attorney and Foreign Legal Consultant in Colorado, specializing in German inheritance and probate law.
Born in Munich and educated in Passau and Cape Town, Nicola brings an international perspective to complex cross-border legal matters. Her professional experience spans Berlin, Munich, London, and Colorado, and includes work with the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the German Embassy in Sri Lanka.
Fluent in German, English, and Italian, Nicola helps clients navigate German legal procedures with clarity and confidence. Through her collaboration with the German law firm Hösl, Hösl & Dr. Hösl, she is also able to represent clients before German courts.
Nicola’s primary focus is working closely with each client to develop a personalized and strategic plan that aligns with their objectives. She believes that a strong client-lawyer relationship, built on transparency and trust, is key to achieving successful outcomes.
Together with her team, Nicola is dedicated to guiding clients through every step of their German inheritance or estate matter — with precision, commitment, and care.
Licensed as Foreign Legal Consultant in Colorado (Registration No. 57176) and licensed as Attorney in Germany (see Official Nationwide Register Of Lawyers here)
Nicola helped our family recover a €250k inheritance stuck in German probate—without us ever leaving California. Her team handled everything in 8 months.
During a very challenging time both emotionally and logistically, I could always count on Nicola. She expertly guided me through the ins and outs of German inheritance law. It was a pleasure to work with her.
Nicola is very knowledgeable about German /International Law and listens to her clients’ needs during challenging times in their lives.
She is very kind , responsive and efficient in her email & phone conversations. I was delighted to work with her in solving my niece’s case.
I highly recommend Nicola if someone needs any law advice about Inheritance or German/International law cases.
Provided expert legal guidance through a very complex inheritance situation involving German banks, courts, and tax authorities. Extremely detailed, diligent, and knowledgeable. I would not have been able to resolve all the legal issues without her help. Very highly recommended!
Nicola is an exceptional attorney with extensive knowledge in German inheritance law. Navigating international legal matters can be frustrating and complex, but Nicola made the process smooth and stress-free. Her professionalism along with clear communication were invaluable throughout the entire ordeal.
If you are in need of a knowledgeable, reliable, and supportive lawyer for inheritance matters involving Germany, Nicola is the best choice! I highly recommend her.
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Families across the U.S. share how we helped them with their German inheritance and citizenship matters.
